LF — the lifestyle-and-culture company behind the Italian luxury label 'Forte Forte' — unveiled the brand's 2026 Fall/Winter (26FW) collection at its Milan showroom during Milan Fashion Week, offering a preview of the season's key trends.
The central theme of Forte Forte's 26FW collection is 'The Crown.' It reinterprets royal elegance and symbolism for the modern wardrobe, delivering the brand's signature aesthetic: pieces that are quietly refined yet unmistakably present, balancing heritage with fresh details.
Classic items drawn from royal wardrobes—checked blazers, tartan patterns, Fair Isle knits, and argyle polo-necks—were reimagined through surprising material combinations. Notably, the royal leopard motif appears on jacquard coats and silk-and-velvet sets, amplifying the collection's luxe sensibility. The royal scarf is also reworked in a new color palette, adding a contemporary edge.
Across the collection, Forte Forte presents a vision of 'contemporary royalty': restrained elegance that marries grandeur with everyday wearability and experimental touches.
About 10 years ago, LF introduced Forte Forte to the Korean market through the premium boutique Raum. Since then, the brand's sales have grown more than 10 times, and the partnership expanded with an official domestic distribution agreement in 2023 and the opening of the first standalone store in 2024.
For the 26FW season, LF prioritized outerwear to address Korea's cold winters. The company revisited Forte Forte's archives to identify and propose designs that reflect Korean customers' preference for heavier outerwear; as a result, items such as eco-fur outerwear, jacquard coats, and quilted jackets were incorporated into the 26FW collection.
